The realignment of 1896 occurred because
A. the views of a third party were so compelling that it ousted one of the existing major parties.
B. the views of a third party were so compelling that it ousted both existing major parties.
C. one party lost so badly that it ceased to exist.
D. voters shifted their support from one major party to the other.
E. None of these are correct.
Answer: D
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